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Conditions at Anne Avenue in May
May: The Season Hits Its Stride
May is where Anne Avenue begins to shine. The average swell jumps to 9ft (2.9m) with a healthy 12.2s period, and the wind roses flip decisively: offshore W/WSW/WNW/NW flow now totals over 50%, while the onshore ENE/E/ESE/SE complex crashes to just 20%. Ideal wind reaches 34%, the second-highest of the year. The S/SSW/SW swell window dominates the wave rose at 38.3%, but with this much period and cleanliness, the energy wraps into the coast with real power. Air temperatures drop to a crisp 17.2°C, water temperature to 17.7°C, and rainfall is low at 0.91mm/day. This is the moment to start planning sessions around the long-period groundswell and offshore mornings.
Average Spot conditions at Anne Avenue in May
Swell history for May
Wind history for May
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Anne Avenue during May. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Anne Avenue for your next trip in May.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Anne Avenue for May. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Anne Avenue.